Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for a hands-off dinner. Tender chicken breasts cook slowly in a rich Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Served over tender fettuccine pasta and garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe provides an effortless way to enjoy a classic Italian-American favorite all prepared in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Garnish
- 16 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients and start slow cooking: Place the 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Add 4 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine with the cooking liquid.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in 2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker. Cover again and cook on low for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken smoothly and coat the chicken beautifully.
- Cook the pasta: While the sauce is thickening, cook 16 ounces of fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
- Combine pasta with sauce: Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the slow cooker and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add a fresh burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and creamy texture.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat; adjust cooking time as needed.
- If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little extra cream or milk to loosen it.
- Make sure to drain the pasta well to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
- For added veggies, consider stirring in cooked broccoli or mushrooms before serving.
